Lot N. 250
Memorie particolari d’Enrico IV di Ludovico XII e Ludovico XIV e de Governi de tempi loro
First text, by an unknown author, concerns Henry IV of France, praising his courage and greatness of spirit, while also providing a physical description: “short in stature but great and courageous in spirit.” The author then discusses Maria de’ Medici, Richelieu, and Louis XIII, followed by additional recollections of Louis XIV.
The second part, titled Ristretto della Regalia, appears to be a text commissioned from the author by the Most Eminent N.N. It deals with the concept of regalia, its significance, and its role in ecclesiastical law as the rights of the King over a vacant episcopal see.
At the end, the manuscript addresses Cardinal Mazarin and includes the speech of Mr. Salon, Advocate General to the King, in 1688.
The manuscript is in good condition, with a few detached pages (all present), some browned leaves, and contemporary vellum binding. Its composition is dated to the second half of the 18th century.